From: Wolfgang <wol...@ex...> - 2009-11-10 21:16:44
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> Apparantly, XML-RPC is not covered in your regression tests... See the > 6 new bug-reports. When resolved, I have at least a few regression tests > for you. Actually it works better the other way around. A test case increases the chances of a bug to be fixed. If you have half an hour time to check the tracker, you will likely pick those bugs you can reproduce within 5 minutes or less. A test definitely helps to get attention ;-) Anyway, the XML-RPC methods needed by the XML:DB implementation are covered by tests in various areas. Others are not. Unfortunately, we cannot wait for all bugs on the tracker to be fixed, though some of your reports are certainly interesting. But XML-RPC is only one interface out of many, so the question is if bugs in there should block all other users. I tend to say no. As I said, 1.4 has critical improvements and I think holding them back would really do more harm than good. If we choose an RC, the final release certainly won't be out before January or February (I have to attend some paid work now). The current code has been tested by many people during the past weeks and we had the time to concentrate on it (which I won't have later). We know the core is stable even if there are remaining problems in some interfaces. Interface issues are easier to fix than damaged databases though. Well, since three years we discuss about switching to shorter release cycles. It's time to start. Wolfgang |